This rustic, romantic wine bar is a good place to find a new bottle to try. A small menu of dishes pair well with everything on the wine menu.

13 Celsius

Location: 3000 Caroline

Phone: 713-529-8466

This rustic, romantic wine bar is a good place to find a new bottle to try. A small menu of dishes pair well with everything on the wine menu.

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Maba Pan-Asian Diner

Location: 510 Gray

Phone: 832-834-6157

Vietnamese, Chinese, and Japanese influences merge here, with well-prepared dishes that are reasonably priced.

Maba Pan-Asian Diner

Location: 510 Gray

Phone: 832-834-6157

Vietnamese, Chinese, and Japanese influences merge here, with well-prepared dishes that are reasonably priced.

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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

Location: 3217 Montrose

Phone: 713-574-6655

This Denver-based chain is now known in Houston for its hours-long waits. Expect an international menu of breakfast dishes.

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

Location: 3217 Montrose

Phone: 713-574-6655

This Denver-based chain is now known in Houston for its hours-long waits. Expect an international menu of breakfast dishes.

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Wooster's GardenLocation

: 3315 Milam Phone: 713-520-0015

The indoor-outdoor setting at this Midtown spot makes for a great space to enjoy their juicy burgers, cold beer and smartly mixed drinks.

Wooster's GardenLocation

: 3315 MilamPhone: 713-520-0015

The indoor-outdoor setting at this Midtown spot makes for a great space to enjoy their juicy burgers, cold beer and smartly mixed drinks.

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Anvil Bar & Refuge

Location: 1424 Westheimer

Phone: 713-523-1622

The bar that revolutionized the way Houstonians see cocktails is still around with a menu of classic and unique drinks.

Anvil Bar & Refuge

Location: 1424 Westheimer

Phone: 713-523-1622

The bar that revolutionized the way Houstonians see cocktails is still around with a menu of classic and unique drinks.

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Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine

Location: 912 Westheimer Phone: 713-942-2321
This booth-lined spot is the perfect place to get your shawarma fix. Order a sampler to get a little of everything.

Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine

Location: 912 Westheimer
Phone: 713-942-2321
This booth-lined spot is the perfect place to get your shawarma fix. Order a sampler to get a little of everything.

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Midtown and Montrose places to drink and dine

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They might have vastly different atmospheres, but one thing both Midtown and Montrose share is that they're among the city's most "walkable" neighborhoods.

And that's a good thing because they're both teeming with bars and restaurants that seem to continue cropping up. So it's easy to grab some snacks here, dessert there, nightcap elsewhere.

>>See a full roundup of places to drink and dine in Midtown and Montrose above.

In Montrose, some highly anticipated establishments opened their doors with some formidable chefs at the helm. Riel, 1927 Fairview, was opened by Underbelly alum Ryan Lachaine in early January. Its menu features smartly thought-out dishes like hanger steak with cheddar and potato pierogi served with horseradish cream. It followed the debut of another major restaurant, One Fifth Steak, 1658 Westheimer, from chef Chris Shepherd.

The neighborhood also scored another Austin import: Ramen Tatsu-Ya, 1722 California. Chefs Tatsu Aikawa and Takuya "Tako" Matsumoto's hit Austin ramen restaurant was highly anticipated for years. It finally debuted in late February.

For Midtown, it stayed on pace with its reputation as Houston's most nightclub-dense neighborhood. Rose Gold Cocktails, 2301 Main, opened in late January by Jason Lowery and Michael Collins. It has an extensive cocktail menu and is expected to begin offering small bites, too.